(AUSTRALIAN-NEW ZEALAND CABLE ASSOCIATION.) LONDON, 24th September. The " Daily Chronicle," commenting On Papj-rus's visit to the United States, says: "Papyrus, in order, to have a charico of defeating the American champion^_.wi!L.ncod tD bo a 211b . better horse. The match is unfair so far as

Papyrus, is concerned. The voyage and change of climate will militate against his chance. Apart from the commercial side of the race, it seems a pity that such a risk should be taken with the reputation of English_ blood stock. - If the American horse wins, it will be proclaimed throughout the world that America possesses the best racing blood. As a, matter of fact, the defeat of Papyrus ■will' prove nothing. Nevertheless, it: would". do irreparable mischief to English-breeders;"

,j A wireless message from the Aquitania states- that Papyrus is not disturbed by the .heavy weather, and is being, exercised round his padded cabin, ridden by a stable lad.

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Evening Post,
Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 75, 26 September 1923

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